BMI. Her works can be found in their database by searching for Lady Gaga as artist, or under her real name (Stephani Germanotta) as Songwriter/Composer; most are controlled at least in part by House of Gaga Publishing, Inc.
BMI. They represent just a few % more of the total music market than ASCAP. SESAC only has about 2-3%
The American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers (ASCAP), Broadcast Music Inc. (BMI), and the Society of European Stage Authors and Composers (SESAC) are performing rights organizations based in the United States. They collect fees for affiliated composers and songwriters when their works are performed (including broadcast).
Registering as a writer or publisher with any music/performers rights organization is free. ASCAP and BMI are basically open to anyone, SESAC has a 'selective' process.
You would need to go directly to each organization for a license. Application can typically be made online at the links below.
Barnyard Dance
BMI. They represent just a few % more of the total music market than ASCAP. SESAC only has about 2-3%
Ascap, bmi, sesac
Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI) is one of three United States performing rightsorganizations, along with ASCAP and SESAC.
They protect the rights of composers and songwriters.
The American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers (ASCAP), Broadcast Music Inc. (BMI), and the Society of European Stage Authors and Composers (SESAC) are performing rights organizations based in the United States. They collect fees for affiliated composers and songwriters when their works are performed (including broadcast).
Registering as a writer or publisher with any music/performers rights organization is free. ASCAP and BMI are basically open to anyone, SESAC has a 'selective' process.
You would need a performance license; in the US this is easily obtained from ASCAP, BMI, and SESAC.
A Karaoke Club is insurable. You need General Liability Insurance. (also remember to pay you music licensing fees (BMI, ASCAP and SESAC in the US, PRS in UK)
Call ASCAP to terminate your membership, then apply to BMI; note that BMI requires a two-year contract.
You would need to go directly to each organization for a license. Application can typically be made online at the links below.
protect the rights of composers and songwriters
Barnyard Dance